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Alternative neighborhoods
If your dream home is out of reach in the more popular enclaves, try looking in these spots.
Where We Live | Waterford
The town in western Loudoun County clings to its rural history.
St. Mary’s estate offers Chesapeake Bay views, frontage
100-acre Netherfield Manor property lists for $1.49 million; Glen Echo’s Reading House is also on market.
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Behind its traditional facade lies a contemporary space well-suited to modern living.
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St. Mary’s estate offers Chesapeake Bay views, frontage
100-acre Netherfield Manor property lists for $1.49 million; Glen Echo’s Reading House is also on market.
Where We Live neighborhoods
Scientists’ Cliffs
Cabins from the “Mad Men” era still bring people to this community on the Chesapeake Bay in Calvert County.
Baileys Crossroads
In Fairfax County, a sprawling community struggles to balance commercial with residential.
Kenwood Forest
The Chevy Chase, Md., neighborhood offers town-house residents a wealth of activities.
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